Partnership Opportunity - Commercial Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the heart of London is seeking a qualified Solicitor to step into the pivotal role of Legal Director / Partner within their burgeoning Travel and Regulatory team. The successful candidate will leverage their travel law expertise to provide high-quality legal advice, drive business development, and contribute to the team's expansion strategies. This is an opportunity for a talented individual looking to make a significant impact in a thriving practice area.

Qualifications

• Experience in travel law (private practice or in-house).
• Knowledge of Package Travel Regulations, the Montreal Convention, and the Athens Convention is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on commercial travel law and regulatory compliance.
• Developing client relationships and expanding the client base.
• Playing a key role in business development in the travel sector.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Commercial mindset

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

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Partnership Opportunity - Commercial Solicitor, London (City of London)

Client:

Bydand Recruitment Group

Location:

London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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3

Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

Job Description:

Partner / Legal Director – Commercial Travel & Regulatory - London

Senior Commercial Solicitor - Travel Industry

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Director / Partner to join a well-established and reputable law firm’s Travel & Regulatory team. This role offers the opportunity for a talented transactional lawyer to provide high-quality legal advice to a diverse client base within the travel and leisure sector, including companies offering international and UK holidays, the cruise and ferry industry, hotel owners, and industry bodies.

Overview

Title: Legal Director / Partner

Location: London

Salary: Dependent on Experience and/or following

Experience: Commercial drafting for clients within the travel industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising clients on commercial travel law, including regulatory compliance, booking terms and conditions, website compliance, and consumer protection, and drafting commercial agreements.
• Playing a key role in business development, fostering relationships with new and existing clients.
• Being directly involved in the growth of this offering as the team expands—this role is set against the backdrop of further development of this practice area.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in travel law (private practice or in-house).
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• A commercial mindset with the ability to develop business and expand client relationships.
• Knowledge of Package Travel Regulations, the Montreal Convention, and the Athens Convention is advantageous.

This is a burgeoning team at a large global firm. The successful applicant will work alongside the partnership board as the team develops, and there is a real opportunity to play a pivotal role in the department's growth strategy.